Notes To My Younger Self
“It’s not the size of your stash, it’s the state of your heart. It’s not the speed of your car, it’s the state of your heart. It’s not the strength of your arm, it’s the state of your heart…” Philip Bailey E.L….
Notes To My Younger Self
Don’t ever be tempted to act or manipulate other people to get what you want. Admire others, even ask them how they earned what you desire, but at the end of the day, go out, and get what you want for yourself….
Notes To My Younger Self
You pack it, you carry it. Both the physical and the emotional. Be mindful of what you choose to shlep around with you. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Keep your baggage and your heart light. aka…
Notes To My Younger Self
“You’ll get by with a little help from your friends…” E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge It takes an army of relief pitchers to finish a long series. You never have to do it all on your…
Notes To My Younger Self
Having the ability to work is a gift. Be grateful for the physical and mental capability to get up everyday, go to your place of employment, and be paid for your contributions. (No matter how dark, daunting, or even freezing at…
Notes To My Younger Self
Your weaknesses are as important as your strengths. Embrace them, honor them, work on them, but don’t try to hide them, or worst yet, resent them. Understand that they are integral to your story. Part of your life adventure. What makes you…
Notes To My Younger Self
Listen as much as you speak. Seriously. Keep track. Conversations should be less like watching a marathoner run a race, and more like being center court, volleying at a world-class tennis match. Back and fourth. Back and fourth… E.L. Chappel author of…
Notes To My Younger Self
Help others when you can. We all have unique things to offer—insights, skills, time, resources, and vision. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to use your gifts to show someone else the possibilities. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm…
Notes To My Younger Self
Don’t complain. If you need to vent, give yourself an allotted time frame to get it out, then move on. Use your thoughts and words to focus on what you want, not what you don’t, or wish was different. Understand that what…
Notes To My Younger Self
Arm candy, token female, lady of leisure, trophy wife, novice… Loyal friend, secret keeper, weight puller, author, pilot… E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge If someone puts you in a box, it’s their job to get you…